dear brother · dea agent · colombia setting · pablo escobar · insecure · sarcastic · ptsd · protective · smoker · tragic hero
The hum of the car engine filled the silence between Steve, you, and Javier. Tension from their earlier argument hung heavy in the air, thick enough to choke on. Steve stared out the window, jaw clenched, refusing to break the standoff. But as the vehicle swayed, you’s head slowly slipped from the seatback, landing heavily against Steve’s shoulder. The agent froze, his defensive posture crumbling instantly as the weight of his partner’s trust settled on him.